Word of the Day: April 8, 2016

Word of the Day: April 8, 2016

chrism Definition: (noun) A consecrated mixture of oil and balsam, usedfor anointing in church sacraments such as baptismand confirmation. Synonyms: holy oil, sacramental oil Usage: Though his parents told him it was unlikely, he believed he could remember the smell of […]

by · April 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? April 8, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? April 8, 2016

Edmund Husserl (1859) Husserl was a German philosopher and thefounder of the phenomenological movement.His philosophy is a descriptive study ofconsciousness for the purpose of discoveringthe structure of experience—the laws by whichexperiences are had. Husserl concluded thatconsciousness has no life apart […]

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Notify NYC – Silver Alert – Gordon Dasilva

Notify NYC – Silver Alert – Gordon Dasilva

Silver Alert issued 4/8/16 at 4:10 PM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Gordon Dasilva, a 86-year-old black male from the area of Edson Avenue and Edenwald Avenue in The Bronx. Description: 5’7″ tall and 145lbs; light complexion and […]

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Yankees offense and the bullpen made for a good combination in the Bronx

Yankees offense and the bullpen made for a good combination in the Bronx

Yankees offense and the bullpen made for a good combination in the Bronx By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor If Mark Teixeira was healthy last September and into October, and if the New York Yankees also had newcomer Starlin Castro in […]

by · April 8, 2016 · Sports
This Week in Parks – Roller Skating, Dance Performances, Playground Tours and More

This Week in Parks – Roller Skating, Dance Performances, Playground Tours and More

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks This Week in Parks: Apr 8, 2016 – Apr 13, 2016 Citywide Highlights Performance: Tamar Ettun and the Moving Company Head to Bryant Park on Friday, Apr. 8 at 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. for […]

by · April 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Parks
Music Talent Competition Tonight in the Bronx

Music Talent Competition Tonight in the Bronx

by · April 8, 2016 · Bulletin Board
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City Health Department Finalizes

The Health Department today published final rules governing the operation and maintenance of cooling towers. The local law – created in partnership with the City Council in response to the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak last summer – authorized the Health Department […]

CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST CITY ED DEPARTMENT FOR FAILING TO PROTECT STUDENTS FROM VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS

Plaintiffs Include Eleven Child Victims Whose Incidents of Abuse and Harassment Were Ignored by Department of Education   Today, eleven students and ten parents from New York City district schools filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Education […]

by · April 7, 2016 · Uncategorized
Photo of the Day: April 7, 2016

Photo of the Day: April 7, 2016

Photo by Angelo Shenery Follow Angelo on Facebook, IG & YouTube

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Quote of the Day: April 7, 2016

Quote of the Day: April 7, 2016

Misery generates hate. Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855)

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Word of the Day: April 7, 2016

Word of the Day: April 7, 2016

sunspot Definition: (noun) Any of the relatively cool dark spots appearingperiodically in groups on the surface of the sun thatare associated with strong magnetic fields. Synonyms: macula Usage: Come, cheer up, old man; there’s no use in losingyour grip and […]

by · April 7, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? April 7, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? April 7, 2016

Gabriela Mistral (1889) Born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga, Mistral was aChilean poet who combined writing with acareer as a cultural minister, diplomat, andprofessor. She established her reputation as apoet in 1914, when she won a prize for“Sonetos de la Muerte”—”Sonnets of […]

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Vernuccio’s View: Why Obama Finally Decided ISIS was Genocidal

Vernuccio’s View: Why Obama Finally Decided ISIS was Genocidal

Why Obama Finally Decided ISIS was Genocidal by Frank Vernuccio, Jr.    Long after it had become painfully obvious to even to the most casual observers, the Obama Administration has decided that ISIS is guilty of genocide.  It has, however, […]

by · April 7, 2016 · Op Ed, Vernuccio's View

Financial Focus: Tax Season is almost over!

Financial Focus: Tax Season is almost over! Have you filed already? by Anthony C Rivieccio, MBA, PFA We’re coming to the deadline! No more procrastination. Do you have all your receipts? Are you ready to file? Relax, you have at […]

New York Yankees: biggest surprises on Opening Day roster

New York Yankees: biggest surprises on Opening Day roster

This post was originally published in Outside Pitch MLB With Opening Day less than 24 hours away, the New York Yankees have their 25-man roster set to start the 2016 season. Due to injuries and poor performances during Spring Training, there are some players […]

by · April 6, 2016 · Sports